FLANGE WELD TESTERS

General function and application:

PE’s flange weld testers eliminate the
need for a full system hydrotest. The
tools are inserted into the line and
seal either side of the weld area. The
space between the seals is filled with
water and pressurised.

NS A B Pressure ratings Slip On Flanges Weld Neck

(mm) (mm) Flanges
0.5” 50 60 ANSI #150-900 ANSI #150-900 ANSI #150-900
0.75 60 70 ANSI #150-900 ANSI #150-900 ANSI #150-900
1” 80 100 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-600
1.5” 80 100 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-600
2” 135 150 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500
3” 160 178 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500
4” 156 176 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500
6” 184 205 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500
8” 215 240 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500
10 ” 234 264 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-900
12 ” 263 293 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-900
14 ” 270 308 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-900
16 ” 270 320 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-1500 ANSI #150-900
16 ”+ Refer to technical Dimension A can
department be extended by
manufacturing.
Refer to technical
department

Manufacture

The body of the tool is made from carbon steel and the seals from PE’s proprietary
polyurethane which is a low hysteresis formulation. The tools are fully tested and
certified prior to mobilisation.

Application and operation

The elastomeric seal is expanded radially against the pipe bore, either mechanically
(up to 4 ”) or hydraulically (6 ” and above) to seal off the weld area. The sealed area
is then pressurised through the fill/pressurise port with either liquid or gas to the
required test pressure.
The tools are easily installed and removed. Testing is achieved in a fraction of the
time (and cost) of a full system test. Provision and disposal problems associated
with the test medium are minimised, as are the pre-commissioning requirements after
test completion. The tools can easily be installed and operated by one man.

Configurations, sizes and pressure ratings

The tools are available for rental in sizes up to and including 24 ” and in pressure
ratings up to and including ANSI CL.1500. For equipment above 24 ”, CL.1500 and
specialised applications, please contact our Sales Team or Technical Office.

For further information please contact Pipeline Engineering:

Gatherley Road, Catterick Bridge, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7JG, UK
Tel:+44 (0)1748 813000 Fax:+44 (0)1748 813501
Email:hire@pipelineengineering.com

Pipeline Engineering is committed to the continual improvements of its products

through Research and Design. We therefore retain the right to amend the above
details. Please contact Pipeline Engineering direct for the latest specifications.